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July 2, 2015
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Alliance Road Funding Principles; Review House and Senate Plans
With a flurry of activity, promises, and rumors floating around the road funding debate in Lansing, the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance released five principles it would like to see incorporated into the state's road funding debate.
The principles reflect the northern Michigan business community's desire to see a balanced solution between cuts, reallocation of funding, efficiencies in government, and new revenue dedicated to roads. Here's an overview of the Alliance road priorities.
For an analysis of the current road funding proposals in the State House and Senate, click here.
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Chamber Opposes Petitions for Hydraulic Fracturing Ban
Safe and reliable energy production is critical to Michigan's economic future. That's why the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce opposes efforts to place a ban on hydraulic fracturing in front of Michigan voters in the 2016 election cycle. The Chamber board took action in June urging Michigan voters not to sign petitions by The Committee to Ban Fracking in Michigan being circulated across the state including Northern Michigan. Learn more about the Chamber's position on this important issue.
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City Commissioner Gary Howe with Kent Wood
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Throw Your Hat in the Ring
Are you interested in local government and politics, but not sure how to get involved? Join us here at the Chamber on Tuesday, July 14 from 9 - 11 a.m. for a Local Government Candidate Seminar.
This free program will cover nominating petition procedures, building a campaign, media relations and the responsibilities of holding public office. Speakers will include Traverse City Clerk and Chamber Young Professional Benjamin Marentette, city Commissioner Gary Howe and former commissioner and campaign manager Matthew Schmidt.
To reserve a seat contact Chamber Government Relations Director Kent Wood at kentw@tcchamber.org
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IMPACT | ADVOCACY FOR BUSINESS
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Pints & Politics on Tap
Chamber members who want to connect with their local, state and federal officials in a comfortable, informal setting will want to be at Pints & Politics, a new Chamber legislative advocacy program offering our business community access to key decision-makers. It was rescheduled from last month to our new hosts at Right Brain Brewery in Traverse City. The sessions include:
- Monday, August 24with State and Federal officials
- Thursday, Sept. 24 with Traverse City officials
- Monday, Oct. 19 with Grand Traverse County officials
The events are from 4:30 - 6 p.m. and there is no charge to attend. Register here.
Pints & Politics is sponsored by:
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Chamber Backs Reset of TIF 2
The City of Traverse City's tax increment financing (TIF) district, known as TIF 2, will be nearing the end of its successful 30 year run in August. The question of what to do next is before city officials and has yet to be resolved.
Click here to learn more about where the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce stands on this issue and what happens next.
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Alliance Finds Success in Budget Negotiations
The new state budget for 2015-16 was approved by state lawmakers and signed by Gov. Rick Snyder last month. The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance fared well with its budget priorities, as spelled out in the Northern Michigan Business Blog.
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Alliance News
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The Chamber Alliance welcomed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
to the Grand Traverse Resort on June 19 as part of its new Speaker Series.
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